Snap: Firewood time is upon us

One of the local sellers makes a household delivery on October 30.PHOTO BY HAWES SPENCER

It's that time of year when firewood sellers are busily delivering loads to eager warmth-lovers. As anyone trapped in a fireplace-equipped house without sufficient firewood can attest, the proper time to buy firewood is beforesnow and Dominion Virginia Power lines hug the ground.

(This picture depicts a load from Charlie Steger at 434-973-8499– though we've also recently purchased wood from Frye's Firewood at 434-825-6203.)

9 comments

Sorry A.o.D.- just responding2 the comment posted, not trying 2perpetuate the irrelevant. Sad2 say I have a creepy built-in faux fireplace that lights up& blows hot air. Totally tragic and unsatisfying. Anyone needing real firewood is wise to buy now or face shelling out a fortune 4grocery store bundles or fake logs. :-)

Angel of Death November 6th, 2010 | 7:01pm

Wow! how much wood could a woodchuck chuck and why does it involve housing and single moms? Does the woodchucks get social security if they retire? and at what age? Does chucking wood pay well? I could use some extra income!

nic November 6th, 2010 | 6:12pm

Also-stop dumping on single moms! Ive never accepted,asked4, or wanted a dime of aid from our govt, yet that stereotype is one no one is ashamed 2apply 2us. As someone whose family's taxes have been 6figures for decades, I'm tired of hearing the arrogant complaints of people who whine about the burden of welfare even though their taxes are returned. Also, what planet do these single moms w/boyfriends live on? I'd like2 teleport there; moms I know R alone& 2tired from being mom&dad 2date.(Or even go out)

cookieJar November 6th, 2010 | 1:35am

Seems like you just need to find yourself a girlfriend and get to making some babies George.

Thanks for the info. We moved into a new house with a real fireplace and are in the market for some wood for the winter.

Kevin November 14th, 2010 | 9:50am

That looks like some good firewood. How much is firewood selling for theses days? It's still being sold by the cord right?

nic November 6th, 2010 | 5:47pm

Ok- "george"&every (@&*%#) who thinks their meager contribution to our country's coffers is supporting any single mom:1.)IfUstruggle to get by,low income either exempts U from taxes OR anything that's withheld is refunded to U less soc/sec& mdcare (&both R 4YOURfuture!) 2.)(last time I checked)PublicHousing rent=1/3 of income& income increase= rent increase;some pay more4it than rent in good area costs 4same accomodations,while its stigma prevents access2 better housing, jobs, &equitable treatment